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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.92, 536.64 and 213.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.92, 536.64 and 213.56 is: 320.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.92 : 536.64 = 213.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.92/536.64 = 213.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.92x = 536.64 × 213.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.92x = 114,604.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,604.84/357.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.20

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